TOP ATTRACTIONS EXPERIENCES 1. 2. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON Explore the home of our nation’s first president for an up-close glimpse into the life of the "Father of Our Country." Walk through rooms of the restored colonial mansion. Stroll landscaped grounds along the Potomac River. Visit Washington’s Tomb or explore more than 20 interactive theaters and galleries. Don’t miss free demonstrations, performances, history talks and more held throughout the week. 7 Can’t-Miss SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY CENTER A companion facility to the National Air and Space Museum in DC, this collection of thousands of aviation artifacts includes more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft on display. Highlights include the Space Shuttle Discovery , a Concorde and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. There’s also an IMAX Theater and observation tower of-fering 360-degree views of adjacent Dulles International Airport. 3. GREAT FALLS PARK Situated along one of the Potomac River’s most dramatic stretches, Great Falls Park features several overlooks with sweeping views of the thundering waterfalls that give the park its name. This 800-acre oasis managed by the National Park Service also offers hiking trails, kayaking, rock climbing, picnicking and more. PHOTOS (this page, from top) : GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON (CAMERON DAVIDSON); SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY (DANE PENLAND); GREAT FALLS PARK (@SASHALULUCIA); (opposite page, from top): TYSONS CORNER CENTER (TYSONS CORNER CENTER); WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER POTTERY (VISIT FAIRFAX); WOLF TRAP FILENE CENTER AT NIGHT (WOLF TRAP); NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY (U.S. ARMY) 10 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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